The historic fabric of a community is recognized as an asset of the City of Medina and is a principle focal point of the community providing a distinct economic resource and a center for community orientation. It is in the interest of the city to protect and enhance these features of public interest in this business district by:
(a) Preventing the deterioration of property and the extension of blighting conditions;
(b) Promoting redevelopment activities to occur in such a fashion to complement the existing historic mixed use character and architecture of this district;
(c) Encouraging and protecting private investment which improves and stimulates the economic vitality and social character of the area and which promotes the public square open space area; and
(d) Preventing the creation of influences adverse to the physical character of the area.
(Ord. 109-14. Passed 6-23-14.)